An animal rights group has called for a federal investigation into the death of an elephant at the SanDiego Zoo Safari Park. Here's the full article from the Los Angeles Times. Umoya, a 21-year-old African elephant, died Thursday, possibly due to injuries suffered during an attack by another elephant. The Northern California-based In Defense of Animals called for the Department of Agriculture, which does inspections of zoos, to investigate Umoya's death. MORE

Judith Abeles SanDiego, March 26, 2007To the Editor: Re “ Mr. Puck’s Good Idea ” (editorial, March 26): Thank you for writing about the restaurateur Wolfgang Puck and his desire to buy meat raised humanely. This issue is an important one and needs to be talked about. If we are to live in a more peaceful world, we must abandon the cruelty on our plates. Kristina Cahill Long Beach, Calif., MORE

US District Judge Jeffrey Miller called the hearing in SanDiego after Sea World asked the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) that names five orcas as plaintiffs in the case. PETA claims the captured killer whales are treated like slaves, forced to live in tanks and perform daily at its parks in SanDiego, California and Orlando, Florida. Sea World sandiego killer whales california entertainment Orcas PETA MORE

District Court in SanDiego last October, complaining that the whales “were forcibly taken from their families and natural habitats, are held captive at SeaWorld SanDiego and SeaWorld Orlando, denied everything that is natural to them, subjected to artificial insemination or sperm collection to breed performers for Defendants’ shows, and forced to perform, all for Defendants’ profit. Well, it's still historic and precedent-setting. MORE

BarkNetwork.com , the ultimate site for athletic dogs, will provide a free live stream of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals from SanDiego. The Country’s Top Canine Athletes Compete to Quality for National Finals. MORE

PETA's latest publicity stunt was to file a lawsuit in federal court alleging that five orcas at SeaWorld in SanDiego are slaves for purposes of the 13th Amendment. I'm a longtime proponent of animal rights, but this suit is ridiculous. First, the 13th Amendment was designed to abolish human chattel slavery. Applying it to nonhuman animals is a stretch. Second, it is not a necessary condition for the possession of rights (legal or otherwise) that one be a person. MORE

Daniel Andreas SanDiego, wanted for alleged involvement in 2 bombings in San Francisco has been listed by the FBI as one of their Most Wanted Terrorists. SanDiego has ties to animal rights extremist groups. SanDiego wears eyeglasses, is skilled at sailing, and has traveled internationally. He is known to follow a vegan diet, eating no meat or food containing animal products. MORE

It’s prom season for teens everywhere — and that includes the canine kind! More than 600 doggy couples – decked out in bow ties and boas, tiaras and tails — will attend one of 38 Doggy Proms hosted by Best Friends Pet Care at its doggy day camp centers across the country. MORE

Scientists at the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Reproductive Research Center in SanDiego, Calif., A 3 ½ foot-long, 35-pound dolphin was born at Discovery Cove ® on Friday, November 30 at 10:22 a.m. Just look at that beautiful baby! MORE

Having said that though, I see that these types of protests have had an effect in the SanDiego area. Here in Seattle, NARN (Northwest Animal Rights Network) has been staging protests at a local restaurant that serves foie gras. They've caught a lot of grief over it. They get laughed at by patrons and they are criticized by local paper The Stranger. I can't say I've always felt it was the best use of time. MORE

SanDiego; Austin, Texas; Miami; and Portland, Ore. Community Dog Walks Will Be Co-Hosted by local YMCAs in Cities across the Country. Mars Petcare announced it will sponsor a series of “Woof Walk” fun runs as part of THE POWER OF PETS™ program for 2011. MORE

Hi I have a friend who lives in SanDiego, CA who has recently run into some problems with her apartment management. This month the management posted announcements stating that as of January 2007 (3 months ago, even though announcements were only posted this month) their new policy was that all cats must be declawed on their front feet, or else cat owners will face eviction. My friend is horrified by this. MORE

An animal rights group has called for a federal investigation into the death of an elephant at the SanDiego Zoo Safari Park. Here's the full article from the Los Angeles Times. Umoya, a 21-year-old African elephant, died Thursday, possibly due to injuries suffered during an attack by another elephant. The Northern California-based In Defense of Animals called for the Department of Agriculture, which does inspections of zoos, to investigate Umoya's death.

Having said that though, I see that these types of protests have had an effect in the SanDiego area. Here in Seattle, NARN (Northwest Animal Rights Network) has been staging protests at a local restaurant that serves foie gras. They've caught a lot of grief over it. They get laughed at by patrons and they are criticized by local paper The Stranger. I can't say I've always felt it was the best use of time.

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US District Judge Jeffrey Miller called the hearing in SanDiego after Sea World asked the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) that names five orcas as plaintiffs in the case. PETA claims the captured killer whales are treated like slaves, forced to live in tanks and perform daily at its parks in SanDiego, California and Orlando, Florida. Sea World sandiego killer whales california entertainment Orcas PETA

It’s prom season for teens everywhere — and that includes the canine kind! More than 600 doggy couples – decked out in bow ties and boas, tiaras and tails — will attend one of 38 Doggy Proms hosted by Best Friends Pet Care at its doggy day camp centers across the country.

Scientists at the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Reproductive Research Center in SanDiego, Calif., A 3 ½ foot-long, 35-pound dolphin was born at Discovery Cove ® on Friday, November 30 at 10:22 a.m. Just look at that beautiful baby!

Daniel Andreas SanDiego, wanted for alleged involvement in 2 bombings in San Francisco has been listed by the FBI as one of their Most Wanted Terrorists. SanDiego has ties to animal rights extremist groups. SanDiego wears eyeglasses, is skilled at sailing, and has traveled internationally. He is known to follow a vegan diet, eating no meat or food containing animal products.

BarkNetwork.com , the ultimate site for athletic dogs, will provide a free live stream of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals from SanDiego. The Country’s Top Canine Athletes Compete to Quality for National Finals.

PETA's latest publicity stunt was to file a lawsuit in federal court alleging that five orcas at SeaWorld in SanDiego are slaves for purposes of the 13th Amendment. I'm a longtime proponent of animal rights, but this suit is ridiculous. First, the 13th Amendment was designed to abolish human chattel slavery. Applying it to nonhuman animals is a stretch. Second, it is not a necessary condition for the possession of rights (legal or otherwise) that one be a person.

District Court in SanDiego last October, complaining that the whales “were forcibly taken from their families and natural habitats, are held captive at SeaWorld SanDiego and SeaWorld Orlando, denied everything that is natural to them, subjected to artificial insemination or sperm collection to breed performers for Defendants’ shows, and forced to perform, all for Defendants’ profit. Well, it's still historic and precedent-setting.

SanDiego; Austin, Texas; Miami; and Portland, Ore. Community Dog Walks Will Be Co-Hosted by local YMCAs in Cities across the Country. Mars Petcare announced it will sponsor a series of “Woof Walk” fun runs as part of THE POWER OF PETS™ program for 2011.

Hi I have a friend who lives in SanDiego, CA who has recently run into some problems with her apartment management. This month the management posted announcements stating that as of January 2007 (3 months ago, even though announcements were only posted this month) their new policy was that all cats must be declawed on their front feet, or else cat owners will face eviction. My friend is horrified by this.

Daniel Andreas SanDiego, wanted for alleged involvement in 2 bombings in San Francisco has been listed by the FBI as one of their Most Wanted Terrorists. SanDiego has ties to animal rights extremist groups. SanDiego wears eyeglasses, is skilled at sailing, and has traveled internationally. He is known to follow a vegan diet, eating no meat or food containing animal products.

BarkNetwork.com , the ultimate site for athletic dogs, will provide a free live stream of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals from SanDiego. The Country’s Top Canine Athletes Compete to Quality for National Finals.

Judith Abeles SanDiego, March 26, 2007To the Editor: Re “ Mr. Puck’s Good Idea ” (editorial, March 26): Thank you for writing about the restaurateur Wolfgang Puck and his desire to buy meat raised humanely. This issue is an important one and needs to be talked about. If we are to live in a more peaceful world, we must abandon the cruelty on our plates. Kristina Cahill Long Beach, Calif.,